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"In the best interests of the child” - changes to the framework for making parenting orders

The Family Law Amendment Bill (“the Bill”) finally passed through both houses of parliament on 19 October 2023 and received royal assent on 6 November 2023. The majority of the changes under the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 will come into effect from 5 May 2024. The Bill attracted a lot of scrutiny during its consultation...

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I Can't Return to Work Following a Motor Vehicle Accident in WA. Can I Be Compensated?

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Western Australia (WA) and can’t return to work, you may be eligible to claim compensation for loss of income or earnings. Your incapacity to work may result in a loss of earnings and could be claimed for under motor injury insurance. According to the ICWA annual report...

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Overhaul of Australia's privacy laws

The Federal Government has agreed to an overhaul of Australia’s privacy laws, in light of a number of significant data breaches in recent years, which have affected millions of Australians. The proposed reforms will include giving Australians: the right to opt out of advertising, and the right ‘to be forgotten’ (requesting...

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